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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 21/02/2023Ages 3–11122 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ware, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 122 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/02/2023, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ware can view St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)58%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake10.7%
Free school meals10.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ware
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